World’s Top Equine Clinicians Headed to 2016 Midwest Horse Fair
December 14, 2015 Comments Off on World’s Top Equine Clinicians Headed to 2016 Midwest Horse Fair
The Midwest Horse Fair is proud to welcome four-time Olympic competitor and bronze medalist in dressage, Steffen Peters; Cowgirl Hall-of-Famer and owner of Westfall Horsemanship, Stacy Westfall; World Champion Cutter and Reiner, Aaron Ralston; and Australian horse master Guy McLean.
Continue reading …APHA Exhibitors: Renew Youth/Amateur/Novice Cards For 2016 Online
December 14, 2015 Comments Off on APHA Exhibitors: Renew Youth/Amateur/Novice Cards For 2016 Online
Applications are processed on a first-come-first-served basis unless otherwise requested—email amateur@apha.com if you plan to compete at a stock show or holiday circuit. Standard processing begins the week of December 21.
Continue reading …NSBA News: Changes in NSBA World Qualifying, Trainers Sale, SIF Breedings Sale, BCF Nomination Deadline Approaching
December 11, 2015 Comments Off on NSBA News: Changes in NSBA World Qualifying, Trainers Sale, SIF Breedings Sale, BCF Nomination Deadline Approaching
For the 2016 NSBA World Show Qualifying Period–May 1, 2015 though April 30, 2016–exhibitors will need to participate in each World Show Qualifying Class a total of 5 times. Horses and exhibitors that do not meet this minimum requirement may enter and show at the 2016 NSBA World Championship Show upon payment of a $150 Qualification Fee.
Continue reading …2016 AQHA Convention Set For March 11-14 in Las Vegas
December 10, 2015 Comments Off on 2016 AQHA Convention Set For March 11-14 in Las Vegas
Convention attendees are invited to weigh in on hard-hitting issues in the equine industry. The issues being discussed include:
The State of the Horse Industry: What are the key opportunities and threats facing our industry?
The Power of Perception: What can you do to affect public opinion of our horse and our industry?
15 Winners Crowned at Midwest Paint Horse Championship
December 10, 2015 Comments Off on 15 Winners Crowned at Midwest Paint Horse Championship
One of the show’s youngest Midwest champions was Stratton Ferson of Denver, Iowa; he took home the Midwest Paint Horse Champion buckle in Youth Mares with WR Ima Timely Review, a 2010 palomino overo mare. The young horseman is in his first year of showing and was thrilled to receive the champion title with “Paige.”
Continue reading …Special Honors Awarded at 2015 APHA World in Memory of Great Horses
December 10, 2015 Comments Off on Special Honors Awarded at 2015 APHA World in Memory of Great Horses
Each year at the APHA World Championship Show, champions are crowned in events ranging from roping to halter to hunter under saddle—but a select group of horses are presented with special awards designed to remember the great horses who came before them. Not only do these special awards create a perpetual memory of those great horses, but they also honor excellence in specific events.
Continue reading …How to Qualify For 2017 AQHA Level 1 Championships
December 9, 2015 Comments Off on How to Qualify For 2017 AQHA Level 1 Championships
To earn an invitation to the 2017 Nutrena East, AQHA West or AQHA Central Level 1 Championships, exhibitors must qualify in one of four ways within the qualifying period of January 1 – December 31, 2016.
Continue reading …IQHA Mayflower Show to be Managed by Mark Harrell Horse Shows in 2016
December 9, 2015 Comments Off on IQHA Mayflower Show to be Managed by Mark Harrell Horse Shows in 2016
“With the help and expertise of Mark Harrell’s staff we will revise our six judge show schedule to better serve our exhibitors and make the Mayflower bigger and better than ever. We look forward to this exciting venue. Stay tuned for upcoming show information,” said Donnelly.
Continue reading …Ride America Joins Forces With Paint Alternative Competition Program
December 9, 2015 Comments Off on Ride America Joins Forces With Paint Alternative Competition Program
This move will help expand participation in recreational riding by awarding PAC credits for hours spent riding or driving one’s Paint Horse and provide additional year-end and incremental recognition awards to participants.
Continue reading …Don’t Forget: December 15th Stall Reservation Deadline For Gold Coast, Gulf Coast, Fox Lea, and FITS
December 8, 2015 Comments Off on Don’t Forget: December 15th Stall Reservation Deadline For Gold Coast, Gulf Coast, Fox Lea, and FITS
For all of you looking to kick off the 2016 show season with a bang, December 15th is a very important date. This is the deadline to guarantee all stall reservations for the Gold Coast Circuit, Gulf Coast Circuit, Fun In The Sun Extravaganza, and Fox Lea Winter Circuit.
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